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April Shepard is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in executive recruiting and organizational development. Currently serving as the Head of Sales & Director Plus Recruiting at Cisco, April leads a team of over 30 recruiters, focusing on hiring strategies for the Sales Organization across Latam, Canada, and the Americas. Previously, as Head of Talent Acquisition at Central Garden & Pet, April implemented a strategy aimed at enhancing organizational capabilities. With a solid background at Dollar General, where April held several senior positions including Sr. Director of Executive Recruiting, April boasts over 15 years of expertise in human resources and talent acquisition. Early career experience includes significant roles at Culver Careers, where April contributed to corporate strategy and executive staffing for leading organizations. April holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Capella University.